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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.75, 1,076.50 and 503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.75, 1,076.50 and 503.29 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.75 : 1,076.50 = 503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.75/1,076.50 = 503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.75x = 1,076.50 × 503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.75x = 541,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,785.04/718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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